Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
£75
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi) | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 57.8% | 64.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £74.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Quick verdict
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £75.
For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.95 vs £69.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £74.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Jack?
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 301811) (Adelphi)
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)